If you are looking for ideas on what to read during the summer holidays- here at NRTC we’ve got you covered.

In part of two of my top 10 books to read; I run through the remaining top 5 books to check out this summer.

1. The Perfect Find
The Perfect Find by Tia Williams is a masterfully told story of romance, career challenges, and self-discovery. The main character, Jenna Jones, is facing a mid-life crisis with her high-stakes career, ticking biological clock, and financial struggles. After being dumped by her fiancé and losing her job; she takes a chance by working for her arch nemesis.

Jenna’s situation puts her in a tough spot as she navigates the digital world of fashion with younger, tech-savvy colleagues. Despite her experience, she feels out of place in the fast-paced world of social media and online content creation. The addition of a forbidden romance with Eric Combs, the twenty-two-year-old videographer, adds further complexity to Jenna’s life and decisions.

Netflix adaptation
The story blends themes of ambition, personal growth, and the challenges of age and experience in a youth-driven industry. Actress Gabrielle Union starred in the Netflix adaptation. The film provided a compelling portrayal of Jenna Jones; her journey to find herself amidst career setbacks and romantic entanglements.

2. Memphis
Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow is a powerful and poignant debut novel. It explores the inter-generational journey of a Southern Black family. The impact of violence, secrets, and the resilience of the human spirit.

The story is set in two different time periods, Summer 1995 and half a century earlier. Shedding light on the lives of three generations of the family. The narrative centre’s around ten-year-old Joan, her mother, and her younger sister. Joan seeks refuge in her mother’s ancestral home in Memphis to escape her father’s violent temper. The family’s history is marked by tragedy. Joan’s grandfather faced racial prejudice and violence. Shortly after becoming the first Black detective in the city – he was lynched.

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